THE FIRST of 25 Class 66s that Romania Operator Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR) has bought from DB Cargo has made its journey to the continent. 66035 Resourceful moved 66014 from Toton to Dollands Moor in April ready for its transfer through the Channel Tunnel.
Like 66014, 66006/024/040 have all been repainted in GFR’s blue while other locos are being prepared for their moves. DBC has previously sent Class 66s from the UK to both France and Poland for reuse.
The 17 DB Polska 66s are now in the process of being renumbered. So far 66166/196/248 have gained their new numbers 651002, 651004 and 651003 respectively. 66196 retains its EWS number on the bodyside of its original EWS livery, while the other two locos are in DB Cargo red.
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Other locos will be renumbered, presumably to 651001-017 at random as they are due maintenance. The locos sport the full UIC numbers, so 92513 651 002-5 for 66166, on white cabside panels.
